Marriages end for numerous reasons. However, if the relationship between you and your one-time partner is especially poor, you may have concerns about him or her attempting to turn any children you share against you. Parental alienation occurs when one parent...
Unless your family has a history of abuse or addiction, it is highly likely that you will end up in a joint custody situation with your ex-spouse after a divorce if you have children. Children do well with both parents actively involved in their lives, but this can be...
Divorce comes with more than its fair share of uncertainty. For instance, how should you handle the matter at your job? Who should you tell, and who does not need to know? To navigate this massive life change, see what Fast Company says about the intersection of work...
If you and your spouse are facing divorce, the mere thought of the upcoming property division phase may be overwhelming. Preparation is key to approaching property division with greater confidence. It is a matter of putting your financial house in order. Identify...
Infidelity in a marriage can lead to the irrevocable breakdown of the relationship. It may also be a sign of problems that may have existed for a long time. However, people should know that infidelity does not always include a romantic relationship with a third party....
When two married people decide to go their separate ways, they go through a court process that restores them to single in the eyes of the law. For older couples, the process has also received the moniker "gray divorce" because more people over 55 are deciding to...
When appropriate, Virginia’s family court system may work to ensure that both parents get to spend time with a shared child. In some cases, though, your ex may not have what it takes to care for your child for one reason or another. In situations where you and your ex...
Parents can request changes to Virginia child support under certain circumstances. Modification is available when the recent order dates to more than three years ago and when either parent's financial situation significantly changes. Review the process of modifying...
When a person embarks on a divorce, they often put a lot of attention on what assets they may retain and what things must be split or given up to the other spouse. In addition to splitting assets, a divorcing spouse must also decide how to allocate responsibility for...
Sometimes couples in the Warrenton area decide that after spending years in a troubled marriage, staying together “for the kids,” just is not working and that it is for everyone’s benefit that they divorce. After all, children, pre-teens and teenagers can suffer when...